ANATOMY
LYMPHATIC SYSTEM
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Question
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The enlargement of 1 or several lymph nodes is called:
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Lymphoma
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Autism
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Lymphadenopathy
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Cancer
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The term “swollen glands” refers to enlargement of one or more lymph nodes. The medical name for swollen lymph nodes is lymphadenopathy. In a child, a node is considered enlarged if it is more than 1 centimeter (0.4 inch) wide.
Detailed explanation-2: -(limf-A-deh-NAH-puh-thee) Disease or swelling of the lymph nodes.
Detailed explanation-3: -Those bumps on your neck are swollen lymph nodes. The medical terms for swollen lymph nodes are adenopathy or lymphadenopathy. Lymphadenopathy is common and actually a good thing.
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